After A While is a poem written by Veronica A. Shoffstall
and first published in her college yearbook in 1971.

Her beautiful imagery leads us from the feeling of
disillusionment & heartbreak, to a place of inner strength.


Read the poem & see the video at this link


The poem begins with these powerful words:

After a while you learn the subtle difference
between holding a hand and chaining a soul
And you learn that love doesn’t mean leaning
and company doesn’t mean security.

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See you again soon.